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Traffic Copy Editor

Scripps

Grand Rapids, MI 05-21-2025
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  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Entry (0-2 years) Experience
Job Description
Traffic Copy Editor

Are you a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Join our team at WXMI as a Traffic Coordinator where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our advertisers' messages reach their intended audiences with precision and accuracy.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Secure and enter advertising traffic instructions for advertisers
• Enter copy information using ad management traffic software
• Maintain instruction files, tape library, and various other traffic functions
• Work closely with account executives, traffic management, clients and agencies
• Act as back-up to traffic log editor, ensuring commercials are scheduled in appropriate time slots
• Provide engineering department with necessary information for commercial placement
• May require limited overtime to cover vacations and holidays
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1 year minimum related experience preferred
• Previous broadcast experience with ad management and traffic systems (WideOrbit, OSI, etc.) desirable
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Proficiency with MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and complete work accurately
• Adaptability and flexibility to shift focus in fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Team-oriented approach and experience working in collaborative settings
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Strict attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving abilities
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Standard office environment
If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.
SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:
At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to s/ucceed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-12vmoy-216-73-216-13-42 in your application.

Company Profile
Scripps

The E.W. Scripps Company is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets.